Prairie Farmhouse Blog
Stories & simple living tips from our homestead on the open prairie.
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Farm tips, recipes, and how much things really cost to do on our farm. We hope that you learn something from our experiences. If you have a question let us know!
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We have been wanting a little fenced-in riding area that is bigger than the round pen but smaller than the pasture, especially for the kids to ride in, but we weren’t 100% sure where we wanted to put it long term. So we decided to go with t-posts about every 20ft covered by PVC piping/caps…
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Spring on the homestead means longer days, greener grass (Not this Year), and giving our chicken coop a much-needed refresh after a long winter. After months of using the deep litter method to help keep the coop warm and insulated, spring is the perfect time for a full clean-out and reset for our flock. We…
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“Egg prices are so high right now… it would be cheaper to just get chickens.” It’s an idea a lot of people are considering. With rising grocery costs, raising your own chickens seems like a practical way to save money while enjoying fresh eggs. But when you look at the numbers, the reality is more…